Painted ceiling of the library 1853 (≈ 1853)
Interior decoration dated.
milieu du XIXe siècle
Construction of the castle
Construction of the castle milieu du XIXe siècle (≈ 1950)
Integrate pre-existing elements, chalet style.
19 septembre 2005
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 19 septembre 2005 (≈ 2005)
Front, roof and library protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of the castle, as well as the library and its decoration (cad. A 487, the Château de Launay) : inscription by order of 19 September 2005
Key figures
Louis Jean Celinski de Zaremba - Architect of the castle
Also worked in Trouville-sur-Mer.
Origin and history
Launay Castle is a residence in Orbec, Calvados department, Normandy. Built in the mid-19th century, it incorporates pre-existing elements and adopts the architectural style of the cottage, which is then popular for recreational residences. His architect, Louis Jean Celinski de Zaremba, also worked in Trouville-sur-Mer, reflecting the seaside influence in his design.
The castle is located in the Orbiquet valley, between Saint-Martin-de-Bienfaite and Orbec, and is distinguished by its "datcha" style, evoking a seaside villa transposed into the countryside. The classic interiors include a vestibule, a library with a painted ceiling dated 1853, a living room, and service rooms connected by a secondary staircase.
On 19 September 2005, Launay Castle was listed as a historic monument and protected for its facades, roofs, library and decor. This monument illustrates the evolution of aristocratic residences in the 19th century, mixing architectural heritage and innovations related to new resort practices.
